Robert Smolka Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photographs and negatives taken by Robert Smolka during the period 1937 to 1940. The images document many of the buildings, events, clubs and organizations, and sports teams in existence at the College of St. Thomas at that time.
Dates
- created: 1937-1940
Creator
- Smolka, Robert (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of the collection for research purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
As a student at the College of St. Thomas, Robert Smolka worked for three years (1937 – 1940) as a photographer for the college’s news service and sports information offices.
Extent
1.96 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Method of Acquisition
The collection was given to the University Archives by Robert Smolka in two accessions, March and November 2005.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Ann Kenne and David Kenney in 2005.
Subject
- Smolka, Robert (Person)
- College of St. Thomas (Saint Paul, Minn.) -- Photographs (Organization)
- St. Thomas Military Academy (Saint Paul, Minn.) -- Photographs (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of St. Thomas Archives & Manuscript Collections Repository
Department of Special Collections, LL09 O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul MN 55105-1096 US
651-962-5467
uarchives@stthomas.edu